ALCL09991: Detailed Agricultural Land Classification Survey Maps and Reports (1989-1999)

Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) survey data for the Gunness and Grove Wharf sites in England and Wales. The dataset contains scanned original paper maps and survey reports from detailed site surveys conducted between 1989 and 1999 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It includes soil data and pit descriptions for some surveys, using the grading methodology from the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' guidelines.

Use Cases

• Classify agricultural land quality based on the detailed grading methodology described in the survey reports.
• Analyze historical soil characteristics based on the unedited sample point soils data and soil pit descriptions.
• Map land capability for agriculture at varying scales (1:5,000 to 1:50,000) using the scanned geospatial maps.
• Study the subdivision of Grade 3 agricultural land into subgrades 3a and 3b for precision in land assessment.

Strengths

• Data follows the official 'Agricultural Land Classification of England and Wales' methodology, ensuring a standardized grading system.
• Includes scanned original maps and reports, preserving the detail and format of the primary survey work.
• Surveys were conducted at detailed scales, ranging from 1:5,000 to 1:10,000, providing fine-grained spatial information.

Limitations

• Row count, column definitions, and file formats are unknown, which limits suitability assessment for computational tasks.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
• Data is sourced from a specific time range (1989-1999) and specific sites, which may limit generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (survey), Natural England and Ordnance Survey (copyright).

Collection Method

Detailed site surveys involving soil analysis and mapping, with results recorded on paper maps and in reports later scanned.

Time Range

1989 to 1999

Freshness

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Geography

Gunness and Grove Wharf sites in England and Wales.